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Flash Flood — Terrell, TX

Apr 22, 2025

A broad trough across the western United States and a dryline across the Permian Basin and Stockton Plateau resulted in afternoon thunderstorms. Several severe right-moving supercells occurred over the Stockton Plateau, with left-moving supercells moving across western portions of the Permian Basin. In addition, a localized dry microburst resulted in intense wind gusts of 100 MPH or greater near Midland International Air & Space Port.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1244513). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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